Police Rescue Five Abducted Polytechnic Students in Ogun

In a decisive display of operational prowess, the Ogun State Police Command has once again demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding citizens with the successful rescue of five abducted students from Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade. The incident, which began with a distress call on April 27, 2026, saw operatives from the Ipara division swiftly respond to a scene where an abandoned vehicle, bearing bullet impacts and bloodstains, confirmed the students' abduction.

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The incident occurred on 27th April 2026 at about 2255hrs, when Ipara division received a distress report of a suspected kidnapping.

Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni immediately mobilized a coordinated, intelligence-led rescue operation, deploying specialized units including SWAT, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, and VCRU. The operatives conducted rigorous bush-combing and tracking operations along suspected escape routes. Their sustained pressure culminated in the safe recovery of the five students on April 28, 2026, just hours after their abduction.

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Acting promptly, a patrol team was deployed to the scene where an ash-coloured Toyota vehicle was discovered abandoned. The vehicle was observed with visible bullet impacts and blood stains, while mobile phones and other personal belongings were recovered from within.

During the operation, the kidnappers engaged the police in a fierce gun duel but were ultimately outmatched by superior firepower and tactical coordination. While the students were rescued and received immediate medical attention, the abductors fled, reportedly with gunshot wounds. No casualties were reported among the police operatives, a testament to their professionalism and preparedness.

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Acting on this directive, operatives of Isara Area Command, Ipara Division, SWAT, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Quick Response Squad (QRS), and OP MESA were swiftly mobilised and conducted coordinated bush combing and tracking operations along suspected escape routes.

CP Ojajuni lauded the "gallantry, professionalism, and swift coordination" of all units involved, emphasizing that the intelligence-driven response was crucial to the operation's success. He assured the public that bush-combing operations are continuing to track down and bring the fleeing suspects to justice. This successful operation sends a clear message: Ogun State Police will relentlessly pursue criminals and ensure the safety and security of its residents.

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The sustained operational pressure led to the successful rescue of the five (5) victims from the custody of the abductors on 28th April 2026. The victims were immediately evacuated, debriefed, and taken for medical attention due to conditions sustained while in captivity.